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New Test Transmissions from Texas Radio Shortwave – Special QSLs Available!

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Terry Colgan of Texas Radio Shortwave, who writes:

TEXAS RADIO SHORTWAVE TEST BROADCASTS – MARCH 1-2 ON 6070 KHZ & 9670 KHZ

Listener Reports Needed!

In addition to our regular monthly programs, we’ll conduct test broadcasts to improve our reach. Listener reports are crucial in determining whether we should adjust our schedule for April and beyond.

Test Schedule:

6070 kHz – Europe

    • Saturday, March 1, at 1600 UTC
    • Sunday, March 2, at 1200 UTC

Purpose: We are considering replacing 3955 kHz due to severe audio interference from another transmitter at Channel 292. If 6070 kHz provides better reception, we’ll make the switch.

9670 kHz – North America

    • Sunday, March 2, at 2300 UTC

Purpose: We are considering replacing our early morning UTC transmissions with late-night ones if the latter provides better reception.

Listener Reports & Special QSL Cards

We’ll issue a unique verification for accurate reports on these test transmissions and our standard QSL for regular programming. We don’t know what the test QSL will look like, but we promise it will be a great addition to your collection!

To submit a report, listen for at least 20 minutes and email your reception details to [email protected].

Your feedback is essential in shaping our future broadcasts. Thanks for tuning in and supporting Texas Radio Shortwave!

73.

Terry N5RTC

Texas Radio Shortwave
Broadcasting on Channel 292 and streaming on Mixcloud

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Carlos’ Illustrated Radio Listening Report and Recording of Radio 2 (February 19, 2025)

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor and noted political cartoonist, Carlos Latuff, who shares illustrated radio listening report of a recent Radio 2 broadcast.


Carlos notes:

Trump designates Mexican cartels as terrorists, Radio 2, Rosario, Argentina, 1230 kHz AM.

Click here to view on YouTube.

Carlos’ Illustrated Radio Listening Report and Recording of Vatican Radio (February 18, 2025)

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor and noted political cartoonist, Carlos Latuff, who shares illustrated radio listening report of a recent Vatican Radio broadcast.


Carlos notes:

Pope Francis continuing to call Gaza parish from hospital. Vatican Radio, Rome, 11870 kHz.

Click here to view on YouTube.

Carlos’ Illustrated Radio Listening Report and Recordings of Radio Nikkei 1 and 2 (February 18, 2025)

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor and noted political cartoonist, Carlos Latuff, who shares illustrated radio listening report of recent Radio Nikkei 1 and 2 broadcasts.


Click here to view on YouTube.


Click here to view on YouTube.

March 2025 Schedule Updates: From the Isle of Music & Uncle Bill’s Melting Pot

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Bill Tilford, who shares the following update:

From the Isle of Music, March 2025

March’s program will be a Cuban dance party featuring some of our favorite charanga orchestras:

Friday, March 7:
3955 kHz at 2200 UTC

Saturday, March 8:
3955 kHz at 1800 UTC simulcasted with 9670 kHz using beam E-F (repeat of March 7 episode).

Uncle Bill’s Melting Pot, March 2025

March’s program will feature mainly music from Corsica and will air as follows:

Friday, March 14:
3955 kHz at 2200 UTC

Saturday, March 15:
3955 at 1800 UTC simulcasted with 9670 using beam E-F (repeat of March 14 episode).

**In addition to direct radio reception, we do honor reception reports using remote SDRs as long as the whole program is described and which SDR is specified.

NHK World to End QSL Card Confirmations in March 2025

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Adid, who shares the following news from NHK World:

February 14, 2025

Termination of NHK WORLD-JAPAN Verification Cards (confirmation cards)

NHK WORLD-JAPAN has been issuing verification cards (confirmation cards) to people who have notified us that they are listening to our broadcasts.

Please be advised that we have decided to stop issuing the Verification Cards. The cards will be sent for confirmations on broadcasts up to March 20, 2025.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support.
You can continue to submit your comments and requests to English language services through

Contact Us on our website.

Your feedback will be used to improve our broadcasts and services.

Radio Bulgaria celebrates 89 years of broadcasting

Vintage Radio Bulgaria QSL Card

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor David Iurescia, who shares the following item from Radio Bulgaria:

Happy 89th, Radio Bulgaria!

16 February marks the anniversary of BNR’s multilingual programme

On February 16, Radio Bulgaria celebrates its 89th anniversary. Throughout these years, our multilingual media has been not only a channel of information, but also an invaluable link with our audience around the world. Today, Radio Bulgaria offers rich journalistic content, including programmes for the Bulgarian diaspora, as well as for foreigners in Bulgaria and abroad. We are active on social media in 11 languages and connect with our listeners through modern digital platforms. The greatest reward for our small team is the trust and affection of our numerous listeners and users from all over the world. [Continue reading…]